EP0836019B1 - Ball joint with activ protection against influences from outside - Google Patents
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- EP0836019B1 EP0836019B1 EP97117750A EP97117750A EP0836019B1 EP 0836019 B1 EP0836019 B1 EP 0836019B1 EP 97117750 A EP97117750 A EP 97117750A EP 97117750 A EP97117750 A EP 97117750A EP 0836019 B1 EP0836019 B1 EP 0836019B1
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C11/00—Pivots; Pivotal connections
- F16C11/04—Pivotal connections
- F16C11/06—Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
- F16C11/0666—Sealing means between the socket and the inner member shaft
- F16C11/0676—Sealing means between the socket and the inner member shaft allowing operational relative movement of joint parts due to sliding between parts of the sealing means
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C11/00—Pivots; Pivotal connections
- F16C11/04—Pivotal connections
- F16C11/06—Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
- F16C11/0619—Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints the female part comprising a blind socket receiving the male part
- F16C11/0623—Construction or details of the socket member
- F16C11/0657—Construction or details of the socket member the socket member being mainly made of plastics
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C11/00—Pivots; Pivotal connections
- F16C11/04—Pivotal connections
- F16C11/06—Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints
- F16C11/0619—Ball-joints; Other joints having more than one degree of angular freedom, i.e. universal joints the female part comprising a blind socket receiving the male part
- F16C11/0623—Construction or details of the socket member
- F16C11/0628—Construction or details of the socket member with linings
- F16C11/0633—Construction or details of the socket member with linings the linings being made of plastics
- F16C11/0638—Construction or details of the socket member with linings the linings being made of plastics characterised by geometrical details
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C2240/00—Specified values or numerical ranges of parameters; Relations between them
- F16C2240/30—Angles, e.g. inclinations
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C2300/00—Application independent of particular apparatuses
- F16C2300/02—General use or purpose, i.e. no use, purpose, special adaptation or modification indicated or a wide variety of uses mentioned
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16C—SHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
- F16C7/00—Connecting-rods or like links pivoted at both ends; Construction of connecting-rod heads
- F16C7/08—Connecting-rods or like links pivoted at both ends; Construction of connecting-rod heads made from sheet metal
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- the invention relates to a ball joint connection, the Surface of a spherical shaft end and the corresponding one dome-shaped absorption effective against harmful influences from the outside, such as dust, dirt, chemical substances, moisture and Dryness, is shielded.
- the invention relates to a ball joint connection, the surface of which on a shaft or Spigot arranged ball and the inner sliding surface of the associated Dome effectively shielded from the above influences from the outside becomes.
- the prior art includes ball joint connections with a sufficient two- or three-dimensional swivel angle range, so far the shielding of the joint area against harmful influences of outside by means of devices which bear against the shaft area carrying the ball, such as protective lips, cuffs and the like.
- devices which bear against the shaft area carrying the ball, such as protective lips, cuffs and the like.
- using such ball and socket joints has been found to in the event of a strong deflection of the ball pin, those abutting the shaft Open sealing devices at least a little. In this way can cause dust, dirt, chemical substances, moisture and dryness in penetrate the sliding area of the ball joint and its sliding ability in Permanent impairment over time.
- FR-A-2417672 discloses an articulated connection according to the preamble of claim 1.
- the invention is therefore based on the object of a long-lasting spherical To create articulated connection with which, in particular, the the disadvantages inherent in the prior art with regard to the seal are eliminated, while at the same time being easy to install.
- the cavity causes the Protective lip when inserting the ball of the ball pin or shaft into the ball socket can easily be run over, so that no material displacement problems occur.
- the ball socket can consist of a dome-shaped insert, of which at least one Protective lip that goes out on the surface area of the joint ball near the pin is applied.
- the material of the dome-shaped insert can be made from one flexible plastic material, which in its spherical sliding surface Has depressions for receiving lubricants or in the lubricants are already integrated.
- a special embodiment of the invention is that instead a ball socket a receiving bearing is used, which consists of a hard solid plastic can exist.
- An outer edge of the reception camp is as annular projection formed.
- the one made of flexible plastic dome-shaped insert has a corresponding annular recess, into which the annular projection of the receiving bearing fits.
- the other side of the dome-shaped insert is as a ring-shaped against the pin near Area of the joint ball facing protective lip.
- the invention Ball joint connection is versatile.
- the ball socket or the receiving bearing with the spherical cap-shaped insert can in inserted and fastened to a shaft and, if necessary, rotatably mounted, during the ball pivot by a predetermined swivel angle range deflectable in the spherical cap-shaped insert.
- Figure 1 shows a ball joint connection, the ball socket 2 and the joint ball 3 or the ball head 3 is made.
- the ball head 3 is over a pin 4 connected to the shaft 5.
- From the ball socket 2 goes an annular cross section from the side facing the pin 4 for example, wedge-shaped protruding lip 6, which on the pin near Surface 7 of the ball head 3 rests sealingly. So that the ring-shaped Protective lip 6 when inserting the ball head 3 into the ball socket 2 can be run over, a hollow annular space 9 is provided behind it, so that the protective lip 6 can temporarily escape there, so that there are no problems due to material displacements that would otherwise be necessary.
- the material of the ball socket 2 consists of a sufficiently hard, solid and elastic plastic, so that the protective lip 6 after driving over with the ball head 3 automatically resets and at the pin near Surface 7 of the ball head 3 rests sealingly or will Protective lip 6 made of a softer material and on the ball socket 2, as shown in FIG or injection molded, for example.
- FIG. 2 is in the ball socket 2, which consists of a sufficiently hard and solid plastic, there is a spherical cap-shaped insert 8 made of an elastic, sufficiently strong plastic.
- the spherical cap Insert 8 is against falling out or loosening from the ball socket 2 secured in that the pan protrusions (not shown) or an annular projection 11, as shown, has, which in corresponding recesses 10 of the dome-shaped insert 8 intervene.
- the technical reversal is also possible, i.e. the Ball socket 2 has corresponding recesses in the raised projections of the dome-shaped insert 8 intervene.
- the dome-shaped Insert 8 has at least one integrally formed in the area near the ball studs annular protective lip 6, which on the pin-near surface area 7 of the Ball head 2 rests sealingly.
- This embodiment is also behind Protective lip 6 is a hollow annular space 9, as already explained in FIG. 1, intended.
- Figure 3 shows a further embodiment of the invention, wherein the ball socket 2 as an open on one side (not shown) or open on both sides Receiving camp, as shown, is formed, in which a corresponding externally configured spherical cap-shaped insert 8 is used.
- This spherical cap-shaped insert 8 has at least one annular recess 10, in the at least one annular projection 11 as the receiving bearing serving ball socket 2 engages.
- the spherical cap As before, insert 8 has at least one ball pin arranged on the side Protective lip 6, which on the pin or shaft-near surface of the ball head 3 fits tightly.
- two or more sealingly fitting, annular protective lips 6 may be provided.
- the ball socket 2 designed as a receiving bearing can have a cross section on the inside be circular, square, rectangular or polygon to point or to generate line-shaped contacts.
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Description
Die Erfindung betrifft eine kugelgelenkförmige Verbindung, wobei die Oberfläche eines kugelförmigen Schaftendes und der dazu entsprechenden kalottenförmigen Aufnahme wirkungsvoll gegenüber schädlichen Einflüssen von außen, wie Staub, Schmutz, chemischen Stoffen, Feuchtigkeit und Trockenheit, abgeschirmt wird. Insbesondere bezieht sich die Erfindung auf eine Kugelgelenkverbindung, wobei die Oberfläche der an einem Schaft oder Zapfen angeordneten Kugel und die Innengleitfläche der dazugehörigen Kalotte gegenüber den genannten Einflüssen von außen wirkungsvoll abgeschirmt wird.The invention relates to a ball joint connection, the Surface of a spherical shaft end and the corresponding one dome-shaped absorption effective against harmful influences from the outside, such as dust, dirt, chemical substances, moisture and Dryness, is shielded. In particular, the invention relates to a ball joint connection, the surface of which on a shaft or Spigot arranged ball and the inner sliding surface of the associated Dome effectively shielded from the above influences from the outside becomes.
Zum Stand der Technik gehören Kugelgelenkverbindungen mit einem ausreichenden zwei- oder dreidimensionalen Schwenkwinkelbereich, wobei bisher die Abschirmung des Gelenkbereiches gegenüber schädliche Einflüsse von außen durch an dem die Kugel tragenden Schaftbereich anliegende Einrichtungen, wie Schutzlippen, Manschetten und dergleichen, erfolgte. Bei der Benutzung solcher Kugelgelenkverbindungen wurde jedoch festgestellt, daß bei einer starken Auslenkung des Kugelzapfens sich die am Schaft anliegenden Abdichtungseinrichtungen wenigstens spaltbreit öffnen. Auf diese Weise können Staub, Schmutz, chemische Stoffe, Feuchtigkeit und Trockenheit in den Gleitbereich des Kugelgelenkes eindringen und dessen Gleitfähigkeit im Laufe der Zeit bleibend beeinträchtigen.The prior art includes ball joint connections with a sufficient two- or three-dimensional swivel angle range, so far the shielding of the joint area against harmful influences of outside by means of devices which bear against the shaft area carrying the ball, such as protective lips, cuffs and the like. In the However, using such ball and socket joints has been found to in the event of a strong deflection of the ball pin, those abutting the shaft Open sealing devices at least a little. In this way can cause dust, dirt, chemical substances, moisture and dryness in penetrate the sliding area of the ball joint and its sliding ability in Permanent impairment over time.
Die FR-A-2417672 offenbart eine Gelenkverbindung
gemäß dem Oberbegriff des Anspruchs 1.FR-A-2417672 discloses an articulated connection
according to the preamble of
Der Erfindung liegt daher die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine langlebige kugelförmige Gelenkverbindung zu schaffen, mit der insbesondere die aufgezeigten, dem Stand der Technik anhaftenden Nachteile bezüglich der Dichtung beseitigt werden, bei gleichzeitiger einfacher Montierbarkeit.The invention is therefore based on the object of a long-lasting spherical To create articulated connection with which, in particular, the the disadvantages inherent in the prior art with regard to the seal are eliminated, while at the same time being easy to install.
Dieses Problem wird erfindungsgemäß
durch die Merkmale des Anspruchs 1 gelöst.This problem is invented
solved by the features of
Der Hohlraum bewirkt dass die Schutzlippe beim Einstecken der Kugel des Kugelzapfens bzw. -schaftes in die kugelpfanne problemlos überfahren werden kann, so daß keine Materialverdrängungsprobleme auftreten.The cavity causes the Protective lip when inserting the ball of the ball pin or shaft into the ball socket can easily be run over, so that no material displacement problems occur.
Die Kugelpfanne kann aus einem kalottenförmigen Einsatz bestehen, von der mindestens eine Schutzlippe ausgeht, die an dem zapfennahen Oberflächenbereich der Gelenkkugel anliegt. Das Material des kalottenförmigen Einsatzes kann aus einem flexiblen Kunststoffmaterial bestehen, das in seiner sphärischen Gleitoberfläche Vertiefungen zur Aufnahme von Schmierstoffen aufweist oder in dem bereits Schmierstoffe integriert sind.The ball socket can consist of a dome-shaped insert, of which at least one Protective lip that goes out on the surface area of the joint ball near the pin is applied. The material of the dome-shaped insert can be made from one flexible plastic material, which in its spherical sliding surface Has depressions for receiving lubricants or in the lubricants are already integrated.
Eine besondere Ausführungsform der Erfindung besteht darin, daß anstelle einer Kugelpfanne ein Aufnahmelager verwendet wird, das aus einem harten festen Kunststoff bestehen kann. Ein Außenrand des Aufnahmelagers ist als ringförmiger Vorsprung ausgebildet. Der aus flexiblem Kunststoff gefertigte kalottenförmige Einsatz weist eine entsprechende ringförmige Aussparung auf, in die der ringförmige Vorsprung des Aufnahmelagers paßt. Die andere Seite des kalottenförmigen Einsatzes ist als ringförmige gegen den zapfennahen Bereich der Gelenkkugel gerichteten Schutzlippe ausgestattet. A special embodiment of the invention is that instead a ball socket a receiving bearing is used, which consists of a hard solid plastic can exist. An outer edge of the reception camp is as annular projection formed. The one made of flexible plastic dome-shaped insert has a corresponding annular recess, into which the annular projection of the receiving bearing fits. The other side of the dome-shaped insert is as a ring-shaped against the pin near Area of the joint ball facing protective lip.
Beim Auslenken des Kugelzapfens gleitet die Schutzlippe auf dem vorbestimmten Schwenkbereich der Kugeloberfläche, beispielsweise α und dichtet dort wirkungsvoll das Gelenk gegenüber schädlichen Einflüssen von außen, wie Staub, Schmutz, chemischen Stoffen, Feuchtigkeit, Trockenheit und dergleichen, ab. Diese Kugelgelenkverbindung ist einfach herzustellen, zum Beispiel nach der Spritzgußtechnik, und schnell zu montieren. Die erfindungsgemäße Kugelgelenkverbindung ist vielseitig einsetzbar. Die Kugelpfanne oder das Aufnahmelager mit dem kugelkalottenförmigen Einsatz kann in einem Schaft eingesteckt und befestigt sowie ggf.drehbar gelagert sein, während der Kugelzapfen um einen vorbestimmten Schwenkwinkelbereich auslenkbar in dem kugelkalottenförmigen Einsatz gelagert ist.When the ball pivot is deflected, the protective lip slides on the predetermined one Swivel range of the spherical surface, for example α and seals there the joint is effective against harmful external influences, such as dust, dirt, chemical substances, moisture, dryness and the like. This ball joint is easy to make Example after the injection molding technique, and quick to assemble. The invention Ball joint connection is versatile. The ball socket or the receiving bearing with the spherical cap-shaped insert can in inserted and fastened to a shaft and, if necessary, rotatably mounted, during the ball pivot by a predetermined swivel angle range deflectable in the spherical cap-shaped insert.
Die Erfindung wird nachfolgend an Ausführungsbeispielen anhand der beigefügten Zeichnungen näher erläutert.The invention is described below using exemplary embodiments with reference to the attached Drawings explained in more detail.
In den Zeichnungen zeigen:
- Fig. 1
- eine Schnittansicht durch eine Kugelgelenkverbindung, bestehend aus einer Kugelpfanne mit integrierter Schutzlippe und eingesetztem Kugelzapfen bzw. -schaft,
- Fig. la
- eine Schnittansicht gemäß Fig. 1, bei der die
Schutzlippe 6 aus weicherem Material an der Kugelpfanne angebracht, z.B. angespritzt ist. - Fig. 2
- eine Schnittansicht durch eine Kugelgelenkverbindung, bestehend aus einer Kugelpfanne mit einem kugelkalottenförmigen Einsatz, an dem die Schutzlippe angeordnet ist, und
- Fig. 3
- eine Schnittansicht durch eine Kugelgelenkverbindung bestehend aus einem Aufnahmelager mit einem kugelkalottenförmigen Einsatz, an dem die Schutzlippe angeordnet ist.
- Fig. 1
- 2 shows a sectional view through a ball joint connection, consisting of a ball socket with integrated protective lip and inserted ball pin or shaft,
- Fig. La
- a sectional view of FIG. 1, in which the
protective lip 6 made of softer material attached to the ball socket, for example, is molded. - Fig. 2
- a sectional view through a ball joint connection consisting of a ball socket with a spherical cap-shaped insert on which the protective lip is arranged, and
- Fig. 3
- a sectional view through a ball joint connection consisting of a receiving bearing with a spherical cap-shaped insert on which the protective lip is arranged.
Figur 1 zeigt eine Kugelgelenkverbindung, die aus der Kugelpfanne 2 und
der Gelenkkugel 3 bzw. dem Kugelkopf 3 besteht. Der Kugelkopf 3 ist über
einen Zapfen 4 mit dem Schaft 5 verbunden. Von der Kugelpfanne 2 geht
von der dem Zapfen 4 zugewandten Seite eine ringförmige im Querschnitt
beispielsweise keilförmig auslaufende Schutzlippe 6 aus, die an der zapfennahen
Oberfläche 7 des Kugelkopfes 3 dichtend anliegt. Damit die ringförmige
Schutzlippe 6 beim Einführen des Kugelkopfes 3 in die Kugelpfanne
2 überfahren werden kann, ist dahinter ein hohler Ringraum 9 vorgesehen,
so daß die Schutzlippe 6 dorthin vorübergehend ausweichen kann, so daß
keine Probleme durch andernfalls notwendige Materialverdrängungen auftreten.Figure 1 shows a ball joint connection, the
Das Material der Kugelpfanne 2 besteht aus einem ausreichend harten, festen
und elastischen Kunststoff, so daß sich die Schutzlippe 6 nach Überfahren
mit dem Kugelkopf 3 wieder selbsttätig zurückstellt und an der zapfennahen
Oberfläche 7 des Kugelkopfes 3 wieder dichtend anliegt bzw. wird die
Schutzlippe 6 aus einem weicheren Material gefertigt und an der Kugelpfanne
2, wie in Figur la beispielsweise im Bereich 12 gezeigt, angebracht
bzw. beispielsweise angespritzt. The material of the
Nach Figur 2 wird in die Kugelpfanne 2, die aus einem ausreichend harten
und festen Kunststoff besteht, ein kugelkalottenförmiger Einsatz 8, bestehend
aus einem elastischen, ausreichend festen Kunststoff, eingesetzt. Der kugelkalottenförmige
Einsatz 8 ist gegen Herausfallen oder Lösen aus der Kugelpfanne
2 dadurch gesichert, daß die Pfanne erhabene Vorsprünge (nicht
dargestellt) oder einen ringörmig verlaufenden Vorsprung 11, wie dargestellt,
aufweist, die in entsprechende Aussparungen 10 des kalottenförmigen Einsatzes
8 eingreifen. Auch die technische Umkehrung ist möglich, d.h. die
Kugelpfanne 2 besitzt entsprechende Aussparungen, in die erhabene Vorsprünge
des kalottenförmigen Einsatzes 8 eingreifen. Der kalottenförmige
Einsatz 8 besitzt im kugelzapfennahen Bereich wenigstens eine angeformte
ringförmige Schutzlippe 6, die an dem zapfennahen Oberflächenbereich 7 des
Kugelkopfes 2 dichtend anliegt. Auch bei dieser Ausführungsform ist hinter
Schutzlippe 6 ein hohler Ringraum 9, wie bereits bei Figur 1 dargelegt,
vorgesehen.According to Figure 2 is in the
Figur 3 zeigt eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung, wobei die Kugelpfanne
2 als ein einseitig offenes (nicht dargestellt) oder beidseitig offenes
Aufnahmelager, wie dargestellt, ausgebildet ist, in die ein entsprechend
außenkonfigurierter kugelkalottenförmiger Einsatz 8 eingesetzt ist. Dieser
kugelkalottenförmige Einsatz 8 besitzt wenigstens eine ringförmige Aussparung
10, in die wenigstens ein ringförmiger Vorsprung 11 der als Aufnahmelager
dienenden Kugelpfanne 2 eingreift. Der kugelkalottenförmige
Einsatz 8 besitzt wie bisher wenigstens eine kugelzapfenseitig angeordnete
Schutzlippe 6, die an der zapfen- bzw. schaftnahen Oberfläche des Kugelkopfes
3 dichtend anliegt. Hinter der Schutzlippe 6 befindet sich ebenfalls
ein hohler Ringraum 9, wie bereits im Zusammenhang mit den Figuren 1
und 2 erörtert. Figure 3 shows a further embodiment of the invention, wherein the
Nach einer weiteren Ausführungsform der Erfindung können zwei und mehr
dichtend anliegende, ringförmig verlaufende Schutzlippen 6 vorgesehen sein.According to a further embodiment of the invention, two or more
sealingly fitting, annular
Die als Aufnahmelager gestaltete Kugelpfanne 2 kann im Querschnitt innenseitig
kreisförmig, quadratisch, rechteckig oder polygon sein, um punkt- oder
linienförmige Berührungen zu erzeugen.The
Claims (6)
- Ball-and-socket joint consisting of a ball shaft (5) and a ball pin (4), comprising a spherical part (3) supported in a ball cup (2) and at least one protective lip (6) departing from the ball cup (2) and bearing in a sealing manner against the surface region (7) of the spherical part (3) close to the pin, an annular space (9) being provided on the surface region of the spherical part (3) behind the annular protective lip (6), characterised in that the annular space (9) has sufficient dimensions to allow for deflection of the resilient protective lip (6) when the spherical part (3) is inserted.
- Ball-and-socket joint according to claim 1, characterised in that the ball cup (2) is made of a sufficiently rigid, hard plastic, into which a spherical cap-shaped insert (8) made of a flexible plastic having at least one integral annular protective lip (6) bearing in a sealing manner against the surface region (7) of the spherical part (3) close to the pin is inserted.
- Ball-and-socket joint according to claim 2, characterised in that the ball cup (2) is designed as a receiving bearing open at one or both ends into which the spherical cap-shaped insert (8) is inserted.
- Ball-and-socket joint according to claim 3, characterised in that the spherical cap-shaped insert (8) has depressions for receiving a lubricant.
- Ball-and-socket joint according to one of the preceding claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the spherical cap-shaped insert (8) contains integrated lubricant constituents.
- Ball-and-socket joint according to claim 5, characterised in that the spherical cap-shaped insert (8) is prevented from falling out of or disengaging from the ball cup (2) or the ball cup (2) designed as a receiving bearing.
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